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HCC, in partnership with Worx Graphic Design, will host a one-day leadership event, entitled “Leadercast Live 2019,” on Friday, May 10, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Kepler Theater on HCC’s main campus. The event is broadcasted live annually from Atlanta to hundreds of host sites around the world. Global experts present on one stage to share knowledge and insights from their leadership journeys.

Students from Hagerstown Community College’s Elements of Dramatic Production course will perform David Auburn’s award-winning drama “proof,” from Friday, March 22, through Sunday, March 24, in the Kepler Center Blackbox Theater on HCC’s main campus. Show times are 8 p.m. on March 22 and 23. A special matinee performance will be held on March 24 at 2:30 p.m.

HCC students Nicholas Drier, Siobhan Sungenis, Kalee Boor, and Calista Wolfe were recently awarded academic scholarships through their employment at Chick-fil-A in Hagerstown. The Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures Leadership Scholarship is worth $2,500 and awarded to restaurant team members, based on academic eligibility and active involvement in the community.

The Behavioral Intervention/Care Team (BIT) at Hagerstown Community College has partnered with the Wells House, Inc. to host an “Artists Journey of Recovery,” art contest and exhibition. Artwork must be submitted by Friday, March 22, and will be on display in the Student Center on HCC’s main campus during the month of April. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, April 9 at 1 p.m., in the Student Center.

The Children’s Learning Center at Hagerstown Community College held a special event, “Hearts on Parade,” to raise funds for activities for the children, including field trips, family picnics, a magic show, and the annual petting zoo. Approximately 50 children participated, raising more than $1100 through individual sponsorships.

HCC will host the Steve Cardenas Trio as part of its Kepler Concert Series on Sunday, March 24, at 6:30 p.m., in the Kepler Theater. An integral part of the New York City jazz scene, Cardenas currently leads his own trio featuring bassist Ben Allison and drummer Allan Mednard.

HCC's Dental Hygiene Clinic will host Sealant Saturday on March 30, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., in the Career Programs Building on HCC’s main campus. During this free event, students from HCC’s Dental Hygiene Program will provide limited dental exams to children ages six to 16, to determine the need for dental sealants, thin plastic coatings painted in the groves of teeth to prevent tooth decay.

The STEMM Technical Middle College at HCC will offer a week-long Summer Bridge Program for area high school students interested in the STEM career field. The program is free for students grades nine through 12 and will be held June 24 to 28, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on HCC’s main campus.

The Hagerstown Community College Alumni Association will hold its 25th Annual Flower and Garden Show on Saturday, March 16, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, March 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the ARCC. More than 150 vendors will take part in the show, named as one of the area’s premier events.

HCC will host a Women’s softball camp this summer, for students ages seven to 12. Developmental camp will be held from Monday, July 8 to Thursday, July 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., on HCC’s main campus. Additionally, a prospect camp will be held on Friday, July 12.